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Spain visa from India: the complete file

Spain’s embassy in New Delhi and consulate general in Mumbai received 90,720 short-stay visa applications in 2025. Here is where to apply, how much money to show and which documents to prepare, with a cover letter already written as an example.

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What the 2025 figures say

In 2025, the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi and the Consulate General of Spain in Mumbai received 90,720 applications for short-stay Schengen visas. 75,906 visas were issued, 16.1% of them multiple-entry. 13,825 applications were refused, 15.4% of decisions, compared with 14.6% on average across all Schengen consulates worldwide. Since April 2024, Indian nationals living in India who have obtained and lawfully used two visas in the previous three years can get a multiple-entry visa valid for two years (EU decision). It is normally followed by a five-year visa if the passport has enough validity left (EU Delegation to India).

The refusal form set by the EU Visa Code lists the possible reasons: purpose of the stay not justified, not enough money, doubts about your return, no insurance. Each one matches a document in your file: that is where everything is prepared. Our guide to a refused Schengen visa explains each reason.

84.6% of decisions granted a visa
Spain’s missions in India, 2025 · Source: European Commission
Applications90,720
Multiple-entry visas12,232
Other visas issued63,684
Refusals13,825
Mumbai · 50,389 applications88.3% granted
New Delhi · 40,331 applications80.0% granted
Average of Schengen consulates85.4% granted

Where and how to apply

The Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai receive applications through BLS International, in 11 centers.

New Delhi · Mumbai · Bengaluru · Chennai · Kolkata · Hyderabad · Ahmedabad · Kochi · Puducherry · Chandigarh · Jalandhar

What you pay

Visa, adultINR 9,599
Visa, child aged 6–12INR 4,799
BLS service chargeINR 1,802, GST included

Payment: cash or demand draft. Processing: 15 days, up to 45.

  1. 01 Fill in the application form online, then print it and sign it in blue ink
  2. 02 Book your appointment on the BLS website
  3. 03 On the day, come in person
The process in full

The Embassy of Spain in New Delhi and the Consulate General of Spain in Mumbai receive Schengen visa applications through BLS International, their official partner in India. BLS runs 11 visa application centers: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Puducherry, Chandigarh and Jalandhar (list of centers).

Your file goes to the mission that covers the state where you have lived for the last six months. Mumbai covers Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu. New Delhi covers the other states and territories, from Delhi NCR, Punjab and Rajasthan to West Bengal and the North-East (full list). BLS only accepts files from the right jurisdiction, and both missions ask for a proof of residence, such as a recent utility bill.

  1. Fill in the application form online, then print it and sign it in blue ink. BLS no longer accepts handwritten forms.
  2. Book your appointment on the BLS website. Appointments are free. Apply between six months and 15 days before your trip. In the Mumbai jurisdiction, BLS only accepts files for travel more than 15 calendar days after you apply.
  3. On the day, come in person with your documents in the order of the checklist. Your photo and fingerprints are taken, unless your fingerprints were taken in the last 59 months; children under 12 give no fingerprints.

The fees. The visa costs INR 9,599 for an adult and INR 4,799 for a child aged 6 to 12; it is free under 6 (embassy fee list, 1 January 2026). BLS adds a service charge of INR 1,802 per applicant, GST included, so INR 11,401 in total for an adult; children under 6 pay no service charge. You pay in cash or by demand draft. For an online transfer (RTGS, NEFT or IMPS), bring the proof of payment to the center. Optional BLS services, such as the premium lounge or courier, do not speed up the decision.

The legal time for a decision is 15 calendar days from the day after you apply, up to 45 days if an interview or more documents are needed. From centers outside New Delhi and Mumbai, files take about 2 to 4 days to reach the embassy or consulate.

Appointments are booked only on the BLS website, and no agent is allowed to book one for a fee (BLS notice).

How much money to show

Spain sets the amount with a rule: 10% of the Spanish minimum wage per person per day, so €122.10 in 2026, with a minimum of €1,098.90 per person whatever the length of the stay (Orden PRE/1282/2007, 2026 minimum wage). The amount is the same at a hotel or with family. Up to 9 days, the minimum applies.

If you also pay for other travelers, count this amount for each of them. You show these funds with original bank statements for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, and your income tax returns (ITR-V or Form 16) for the last two years. If someone sponsors you, add their signed letter stating what they cover, proof of your relationship, and their own bank statements and tax returns.

The rupee amount uses the European Central Bank reference rate of 10 November 2026 (€1 = INR 105.33); it is a guide.

Work out your amount

Per person, whatever your accommodation€122.10 / day

Minimum for the whole stay: €1,098.90

days
€1,221 about ₹129,000 to show on your statements

The documents asked of applicants in India

On top of the basics for every Schengen visa (form, passport, photo, insurance, flight booking), the European Commission sets a list of supporting documents for applicants in India. First adopted in 2015, it was revised in July 2025, and all Schengen consulates in India use it. Spain’s missions in New Delhi and Mumbai publish their own checklist along the same lines. Here is what they ask for, depending on your situation.

For a business trip, the invitation from the company in Spain is written in Spanish. For insurance, bring only the front page of the policy, with cover of at least €30,000 across the Schengen area. If you buy it in India, choose an insurer from the approved list that the Schengen consulates in India apply, Spain included, and check the age range listed for it. Passport rules differ by mission: New Delhi asks for 6 months of validity after you leave the Schengen area (embassy), Mumbai 3 months (consulate). Both ask for two blank pages and a passport issued within the last 10 years.

Your letter, already written in English

With the Safeonward file, your cover letter is written for you, with your dates, your job and your itinerary, then checked with the rest of your documents. Here is the one for Rohan, a software engineer in Pune, for twelve days of tourism in Madrid, Seville and Barcelona, with his itinerary and checklist.

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Rohan Kulkarni
Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Email: [email protected]

Pune, 5 March 2027

Consulate General of Spain, Mumbai – Visa Section

Subject: Application for a short-stay Schengen visa (tourism) – Rohan Kulkarni

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am applying for a single-entry short-stay Schengen visa for tourism, for a 12-day stay in Spain from 8 to 19 May 2027.

1. Purpose of the trip
I will spend four nights in Madrid (8 to 12 May), three nights in Seville (12 to 15 May) and four nights in Barcelona (15 to 19 May). I will travel by train from Madrid to Seville and by air from Seville to Barcelona. The attached itinerary sets out each day. France issued me a Schengen visa in 2024 and I returned to India on the planned date, as the stamps in my passport show.

Example created with Safeonward for a fictional traveler

Frequently asked questions

Where do I apply for a Spain visa in India?

At a BLS International visa application center, the official partner of the Embassy of Spain in New Delhi and the Consulate General in Mumbai. There are 11 centers in India. Your file goes to the mission that covers the state where you have lived for the last six months.

How much bank balance do I need for a Spain visa?

€122.10 per person per day in 2026, with a minimum of €1,098.90 per person whatever the length of the stay. For 12 days, that makes €1,465.20, shown with original bank statements for the last three months.

How much does a Spain visa cost in India?

INR 9,599 for an adult and INR 4,799 for a child aged 6 to 12, free under 6, according to the embassy’s fee list of 1 January 2026. BLS adds a service charge of INR 1,802 per applicant, GST included. You pay in cash, by demand draft, or by online transfer with the proof of payment.

How long does a Spain visa take from India?

The legal time for a decision is 15 calendar days from the day after you apply, up to 45 days if an interview or more documents are needed. Apply between six months and 15 days before you travel.

How many months of bank statements do I need?

Three months, as originals stamped and signed by the bank. Both the EU list for applicants in India and Spain’s missions ask for them, along with your income tax returns for the last two years.

How long must my passport be valid for a Spain visa?

It depends on the mission. New Delhi asks for at least 6 months beyond your departure from the Schengen area, Mumbai at least 3 months. Both ask for two blank pages and a passport issued within the last 10 years.

What is the refusal rate for Spain visas in India?

In 2025, 15.4% of decisions by Spain’s missions in India were refusals, according to the European Commission: 75,906 visas issued for 90,720 applications. The average across all Schengen consulates worldwide was 14.6%.

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